MASON CITY – A person was found lying in a road and police in Mason City say the vehicle that struck them fled the scene.
On Thursday, November 21, 2019 at around 10:35 pm, the Mason City Police Department and Mason City Fire Department were called to the 3300 block of 9th Street SW for a pedestrian lying in the roadway that had been struck by a vehicle. Witnesses came upon the victim and called 911, but the vehicle that struck the victim was no longer there. The victim, who is not being identified at this time, was taken by Mason City Fire Ambulance to the MercyOne Medical Center. The victim’s injuries are still being evaluated.
The investigation into this collision is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call the Mason City Police Department.